Once upon a time I always had tons of opportunities to take pictures and I had a 365 and it was great. Now, I'm trying to adjust to being a real person with a job, and classes, and I don't get to play with my camera as much as I'd like, but my photostream is still a huge artistic outlet for me. I invite you to join me in my musings, pitfalls, discoveries and maybe a little bit of self-actualization along the way. :)

 

Oh, and here is the required generic info: I'm 22 (as of December 2012), and a senior at UMass Amherst in the Public Health program. I was born and raised in the Pittsburgh, PA area and will always be a black and yellow girl at heart. New England has been a nice change, though.

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  • JoinedApril 2010
  • OccupationStudent
  • HometownPittsburgh, PA
  • Current cityAmherst, MA
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Photos of Rachel Susko

Testimonials

this was written months ago but I just got a pro today so im posting it :D so don’t mind the rambling ;P) first of all... HOLY SHIT! i wrote this alll out and then it didnt save!!!!! thank gosh i went back a bjillion times on my computer and found it! OMG i almost had a heart attack, like my heart stopped. anyway... p… Read more

this was written months ago but I just got a pro today so im posting it :D so don’t mind the rambling ;P) first of all... HOLY SHIT! i wrote this alll out and then it didnt save!!!!! thank gosh i went back a bjillion times on my computer and found it! OMG i almost had a heart attack, like my heart stopped. anyway... proceed with reading :] well, um. this is gonna be juicy... be prepared. k thanks. i am going to tell you right now, shhhh i havent told anyone, buuutttt a good time before i added you i had seen your stream like a bjillion times and i was like "wtf that girl is uh way too talented for me and has explored pictures and i am WAY outta her league." true story. and i actually wrote you a testimonial but i never sent it cause i was scared HAHAHA. i seriously thought you would like, ignore it and be like "who the eff is katie ruth and why is she talking to me?" yeah but now we are good friends and you are one of the people i love dearly and you inspire me so so much and oh gosh you are so so amazing. i feel like we relate in too many ways and every time you write something hilarious, i literally laugh out loud. not even joking especially when you said "i think i kinda felt really happy tonight. like, not "oh omg super happy asdl;fkasd;fkajf" but just, actually. like, "oh, this is... nice." rachel, girl, i have never laughed so fackin hard at the computer screen.... oh yeah and i check and read your photos everyday, sometimes twice cause i love them so much and ive probably commented on every single pic of yours (sorry bout that) ;) and when you do your "asdfghjkjfhgfdsasdfghjkljhgfdfghjklkijhygtfdre" thing on my pictures, it makes my LIFE, just sayin' so now that i have written a fackin novel, i guess i should go and leave room for those others who want to write lovely such things about you also. :D and i love you and you are amazing and can talk to me about ANYTHING FOOL :] [ima try out for antm just for you(; ] Rachel you are the love of my life and I would be honored if you would have my babies. K thanks :] (insert heart here) MOTHER EFFIN YES I FIGURED OUT WHY IT WOULDNT SEND AND I FIXED IT AND IM SO OVERLY HAPPY RIGHT NOW LIKE OMG ADUFGHALKSDHF HAPPY :DDDD

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September 25, 2010

So, what I really love about rachel julia is the fact that her photos are not only super awesome and well-edited, but that her stream is almost like a blog where she documents her life and thoughts and whatnot. Kinda gives you a glimpse into the life of the photographer behind it all, so-to-speak. (That sounds so chees… Read more

So, what I really love about rachel julia is the fact that her photos are not only super awesome and well-edited, but that her stream is almost like a blog where she documents her life and thoughts and whatnot. Kinda gives you a glimpse into the life of the photographer behind it all, so-to-speak. (That sounds so cheesy.) But anyways, she's talented, that's fersher. I love checking out her stream, there's always a super pretty self-portrait with an amazing location or a cool shot of something awesome. And she seriously has the coolest locations. Fields of flowers and whatnot, so pretty. And along with those pictures are the captions where you can learn about her and her super awesome self! Hahah. She's so seriously awesome. Ever since the first time I saw a picture on her stream, I knew she was amazingly talented. She's been inspiring me ever since! Keep up the good work! :D

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September 22, 2010
shicoles says:

Rachael's stream is an inspiration for me. She is very talented with her camera, and her creativity is amazing. Her self portraits are always amazing. She's usually one of the first people are check out when I log on Flickr. I haven't been Rachel's contact for a very long time, but she's a great contact and worth th… Read more

Rachael's stream is an inspiration for me. She is very talented with her camera, and her creativity is amazing. Her self portraits are always amazing. She's usually one of the first people are check out when I log on Flickr. I haven't been Rachel's contact for a very long time, but she's a great contact and worth the add.

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August 26, 2010
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What can I say about Rachel? First of all she is very nice, kind, and a tender hearted girl with what I want to call a beautiful mind! I love looking at her stream. Not only does she post photos that ALWAYS tell a story, but she always has a heart felt story with much interest to go along with the photograph! On … Read more

What can I say about Rachel? First of all she is very nice, kind, and a tender hearted girl with what I want to call a beautiful mind! I love looking at her stream. Not only does she post photos that ALWAYS tell a story, but she always has a heart felt story with much interest to go along with the photograph! On flickr is it always nice to see great and impressive photography, but I think it is just as amazing to embrace the photo that has more meaning than a spectacular sunset and blurred water from a long exposure. While Rachel still takes many impressive photos, each and every one has it's own meaning! I ALWAYS enjoy reading each and every one of these stories that she has posted, many which are about different days in her life. Different experiences! Rachel shows not only the visual artistic side of her, but also the verbal arts as well as she paints a beautiful picture of a part of her life! Please add Rachen and befriend her here on flickr and comment! Show your support and witness what she has to say in each photos. This is a wonderful way to get to know her as well through her photostream! Thank you Rachel for all that you share on your beautiful stream! Beauty in visuals and in words! -Chris

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July 30, 2010

rachel! so i've been secretly wanting to write you one of these for a while now and i'm kind of bummed i wasn't your first testimonial but that's okay. :] second the best? hahahaha. anyways, i don't know what it is, but you're like one of the few people who i feel like i've connected pretty nicely on flickr. i alw… Read more

rachel! so i've been secretly wanting to write you one of these for a while now and i'm kind of bummed i wasn't your first testimonial but that's okay. :] second the best? hahahaha. anyways, i don't know what it is, but you're like one of the few people who i feel like i've connected pretty nicely on flickr. i always enjoy reading your descriptions and i feel like i always have tons of things to say or comment about. and you always have the loveliest and well-thought out photos. i love that you always have some sort of meaning behind them. and even though you say you're a bad contact at some points, i'd have to disagree. i always enjoy and look forward to your comments :] keep up the work girl! you're doing great!!

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July 23, 2010

Well I could a whole lot of wonderful things about miss rachel julia! She is an amazing photographer. She has so many creative and interesting ideas! I just think she is awesome! Not to mention she is one of the best contacts ever! She always comments and has a kind word for you! Keep up the amazing work! (:

July 17, 2010